As of 2018, almost 1.7 million people in the US required and received residential long-term care; more than half (918,700) resided in assisted living. 1 Many more could reside in assisted living if ...

Becky Brown is a professional writer whose mission it is to empower readers. She tells stories that help people make smart, informed decisions about their health and lives. She’s covered everything ...

Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Assisted living industry advocates say they support the goals of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in its newly ...

Assisted living could become a covered benefit under Medicaid under proposed legislation, but senior living groups caution ...

Assisted suicide legislation has been introduced in several states this year, with some bills gaining traction in efforts to legalize the practice and expand its availability. According to Tim Millea, ...

Assisted living companies serve the needs of seniors who are no longer able to maintain independent living. With an aging population and a limited supply of facilities, this seems like an industry ...